V & V - Rageous Rageon Rise

Mon Ange

Roman POV:

Steady... steady, damn it.

I do my mascara carefully... doing my best not to smudge it- ah, shit. I sigh and grab a tissue to wipe underneath my bottom lash line.

I want to look the best I can for tonight. I mean, I'm taking the best guy ever to dinner. I want to look good.

I fix my eyes and then put on a black satin, deep V-neck shirt and structured black pants.

I pull on my black loafers and spray my stronger chocolate cologne.

I brush my teeth and stare in the mirror, ensuring I look okay. Ugh, my skin's looking dull.

It always does, but today, it just looks blegh. Whatever.

I finish brushing my teeth before grabbing my purse. I head to the living room to leave and run into Dixie.

Dixie: "Aww! Roman! You look so good! Where are you headed?"

Roman: "Oh, uh, I'm just heading out for dinner. I wanted to dress nicely in case any fans see me."

Dixie: "You look great! The paparazzi will love it! Have a nice night!"

She hugs me before walking to her and Cade's room. I leave quickly, feeling kind of excited that I get to go on this date with Justin, and the band not know about it yet.

It's not that I don't want to tell them; it's just fun to have a little bit of a secret date for myself.

I get to the hotel lobby and call for a car to visit Justin's apartment. I think the hotel should let him live here just as they allow for RIVAL, but I guess not.

My nerves pump through my veins as we drive to the apartment. We stop out front of a small yet quaint-looking apartment complex.

I text Justin I'm here and get a heart quickly in response. Justin hurries out of his apartment, looking incredible in a nicely fitted dark brown shirt and pants.

I get out and hug him. He hugs me back excitedly before I open his door for him.

Once he's in, I get in the car and give directions to the restaurant I'm taking him to.

He doesn't know that we're going to a jazz bar after this, which he'll hopefully be open towards.

Justin: "I'm so excited we get to do this!"

Roman: "I'm so happy you're allowing me to take you out! I have dinner reservations, then if you're up for it, I have a place we could stop in at that I think you'd like."

Justin: "Oo! Where?"

Roman: "It's a surprise."

Justin smiles excitedly and nods. He looks out the window and then starts to talk about his day.

I enjoy sitting and listening to him talk; his voice is one of my favorite things about him.

We get to the restaurant, and I pay the driver before walking inside. We're taken to a private table where we won't be photographed in case of any paps.

I pull his chair out for him, then sit across from him happily.

Justin: "Roman! I've never been to Kiko's! I'm so excited!"

Roman: "I've enjoyed coming here. A lot of celebrations have been recommended for this place. I know Dom, from the Sage Boyz, has connections here."

Justin nods as he looks over the menu.

Justin: "What are you going to get?"

Roman: "Hmm. I think I'm going for the fried stirz."

Justin: "Oo! Those sound good! I think... hm... I'm going to go for the pounding pummelfish. I like fish and meat, which sounds like it'll be delicious."